The history of road travel via motorways, highways, and freeways
The Romans are credited with establishing the first road networks, created specifically to transport troops and supplies to far-flung corners of the empire. But it wasn't until the early years of the 20th century that the idea of roads built solely for motor traffic, or controlled-access highways, shifted into gear. The world's first motorway was inaugurated in 1924. Soon afterwards, plans for an interstate highway system in the United States were being drafted. Meanwhile in Germany, the Autobahn caught the imagination of many. Today, motorways and freeways can be found in numerous countries. But what drove the urge to build these extraordinary vehicular platforms in the first place? Click on, get in gear, and accelerate through the history of road travel.
2024-04-10T13:07:30Z
Why the placebo is more effective than you think
A broken electric kettle won’t boil water, and a car with no engine won’t drive, and, yet, fake medicine can sometimes work? It's complex, but the answer is that, in certain cases, yes it can. For example, a person suffering from depression can be prescribed a sugar pill, thinking it’s an antidepressant, and their symptoms decrease. The same goes for many different illnesses and conditions. Of course, this is putting things rather simply. But is this as far as it goes? Absolutely not. How the placebo effect works is astounding. To learn all about it, click through this gallery.
2024-01-30T18:49:30Z
